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The revealing story of the multigenerational relationship between the British royals (the Windsors) and the closest thing the U.S. has to royalty (the Kennedys)—exploring the surprising ways the two families echoed, imitated, and inspired each other throughout the 20th century and how those...

The definitive portrait of Kate Middleton, the beloved and private Princess of Wales, tracing her rise from “commoner” to queen-in-waiting, with all the scandals and challenges along the way, from #1 New York Times bestselling royal biographer Christopher Andersen, author of Brothers and...

The Crown meets The West Wing in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with thirteen American presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump, and changed world history. No American or foreign leader has met with as many...

A spirited, poignant history of the seven daughters of the great Empress Maria Theresia—among them, Queen Marie Antoinette of France—tracing their lives as they balanced dynastic duty with personal ambition in a time of revolutionary cataclysm “Others make war; you, happy Austria, marry...

La monarchie britannique sans filtre, vue et racontée depuis les coulisses.

A heroic queen who shaped the course of history. Isabel of Spain led with courage during the Reconquista, reformed her nation through justice, and launched a new era by supporting Columbus’s voyages. Her bold, faith-filled reign eclipses even that of England’s Elizabeth. This is the first major English biography of Isabel in decades — scholarly, detailed, and deeply inspiring.

LADY DI, como la prensa comenzó a llamar a Lady Diana Spencer, fue la primera esposa del entonces príncipe de Gales y futuro rey de Inglaterra, Carlos, hijo de la reina Isabel II. Tras un complicado matrimonio, marcado por el estricto protocolo real y el constante acoso de la mirada pública, decidió redefinir su propio destino. Con su calidez, empatía y cercanía humanizó a la monarquía, abrazando causas humanitarias y sensibilizando al mundo sobre temas como el vih, la pobreza y la desactivación de minas antipersonales.

Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen’s Coronation, returns with a rich, sparkling memoir told through an A to Z of her life. From affairs of the heart and Basil’s Bar to dinners with the King and the art of entertaining each chapter reveals a vivid moment of joy, mischief or resilience.

Sie erkämpfte sich den Thron gegen ihre Geschwister und schützte ihr Reich über Jahrzehnte gegen die übermächtigen Römer. Sie paktierte mit Julius Cäsar und Marcus Antonius und galt deshalb schon zu ihrer Zeit als machtgierige Verführerin. Doch sie war etwas anderes als das: eine kluge Frau, die sich intelligent für ihr Reich einsetzte, ihre Macht geschickt ausweitete – und dabei nicht einmal die eigene Familie schonte.

Roger's autobiography Outsider is a moving yet hopeful book about rape, suicide, mental illness, and the journey toward a life of dignity. Interwoven with glamorous assignments and close relationships with world royalty, his life has contained streaks of darkness and deep trauma.

Nel 1519 Caterina de‘ Medici, appena nata, rimane orfana di entrambi i genitori; nel 1527 si ritrova sola, senza alcuna protezione, ostaggio dei nemici della sua famiglia, prigioniera in un convento di monache; nel 1533 sposa Enrico di Valois, uno dei figli del re di Francia, che è innamorato di un’altra donna, molto più anziana di lei; nel 1544, dopo anni di dolorosissima sterilità, riesce a partorire il primo figlio, che viene affidato però all’amante del marito.

“Compelling and brilliant—don’t miss it!” —Alison Weir From the acclaimed royal historian, the dramatic and untold story of the lie about the controversial succession that ended the Tudor era and changed the course of British history. In the long and dramatic annals of British history...

A gripping and thought-provoking account of the reign of King James I, who united Britain and made England the global power we know today. The British monarchy of today descends directly from one leader: King James I, whose huge—and much overlooked—influence launched England as a major...

Ella, die gut erzogene und treue Gefährtin, begleitete James viele Jahre und spielte sogar eine entscheidende Rolle bei der ersten Begegnung mit seiner zukünftigen Frau Alizee. Durch bedingungslose Liebe entpuppt sich Ella als intuitive Freundin, die James' Stimmungen liest und ihm in seinen dunkelsten Stunden Trost spendet, zum Katalysator für seine Heilungsreise wird und ihm hilft, all das Gute in seinem Leben und seiner Zukunft zu sehen.

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny...

Mit 10 Jahren wird die ordnungsliebende Lilibet unerwartet zur Nummer 1 in der englischen Thronfolge. Obwohl sie lieber reitet und mit ihren Hunden spielt, stellt sich Elizabeth zunehmend stärker in den Dienst der Nation und lenkt die Monarchie und das Land pflichtbewusst in neue Zeiten. Am Ende regiert sie über 70 Jahre, besucht 129 Länder, ohne jemals einen Pass zu besitzen, trifft unzählige Persönlichkeiten, die die Welt verändert haben, und ist für die meisten Menschen einfach nicht mehr wegzudenken.

This book provides 250 trivia questions and answers that cover the contents of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. Whether you're a royal enthusiast, a trivia lover, or someone who appreciates a good challenge, this book offers hours of entertainment and enlightenment. Note: This book is not affiliated with Prince Harry or the publishers of Spare. This book is intended as supplementary material.

Книга историка культуры профессора Марии Неклюдовой посвящена удивительному феномену: в те дни, когда вся Франция жила, повинуясь воле короля, во французском обществе появляется понятие частной жизни, не подчиненной влиянию государя и государственных интересов. Главным образом книга посвящена тому, как в сознании подданных «короля-солнце» складывалось представление о приватном пространстве чувства и мысли, а также — как зарождалась идея о праве художника и мыслителя заявлять о них публично.

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025 ‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER ‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON ‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAY An unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the...

She wore black for forty years. And ruled a world in mourning. Queen Victoria didn’t just wear the crown — she became it. Through grief, silence, and sheer symbolic power, she turned herself into the emotional architecture of an empire that never stopped expanding. While others fought, conquered, and colonized, she sat — cloaked in black — and let the myth do the work. Victoria: The Widow Who Ruled the World is not a sentimental biography.